A Few Thoughts on Google TV
The official announcemnt of the Google TV platform left me doing a lot of thinking. An internet connected television isn’t a new idea, and attaching a PC to a television isn’t exactly novel either. So why is it that I ...
Finally, An Essential Artistic Use for 3-D
I’m referring, of course, to pornography. Or, at least, whatever passes for pornography in the pages of ‘Playboy’. The venerable men’s entertainment journal has finally gone 3-D with its June 2010 issue. Sa...
Please, Just Stop Making Videogame Movies!
I love movies. I love videogames. But some things just shouldn’t be combined.
Super Mario Bros. Crossover – Now Even More Super
Remember that incredibly awesome ‘Super Mario Bros. Crossover‘ game, in which the original ‘Super Mario Bros.’ had been reprogrammed to incorporate other classic NES characters? Did you waste as much time p...
Want to Pay More Money to Watch HBO Shows at Lower Quality? Now Y
A few years ago, I was under the impression that everyone was on the same page when it came to digital distribution. I’m starting to feel like I misjudged the industry. Sure, it’s cool that HBO is on the PlayStation ...
Mobile Viewing: Best Android Apps for Watching Movies?
Many home theater snobs are opposed to the idea of ever watching a movie on a phone or portable device. Not me. I have a subway commute every day, and I enjoy using that time to watch movies and TV shows. Better that than staring ...
3-D Blu-ray Exclusivity Sucks
I’m not a huge fan of 3-D, but this whole exclusivity arrangement with 3-D Blu-rays is getting really old really fast.
‘V’ 1.12 Recap: When Lizards Attack!
Among the many series wrapping up for the spring, the first season of ‘V’ drew to a close last week on ABC. For the sake of whatever viewers the show has left, it sure is a good thing that it got picked up as a 2011 mi...
24 Series Finale Recap: Jack Bauer Limps Across the Finish Line
I should have seen this coming. I don’t know why I let myself get my hopes up. Toward the end of yet another lackluster season, ’24’ really seemed to turn a corner a few weeks ago. The last three episodes were pr...
Anyone Got a Spare $6,000 – $8,000?
Last week, I mentioned that ‘Dune’ is my favorite movie, and may have even linked to my extensive collection of memorabilia from the film. I’m a superfan, you see. The way some people are obsessed with ‘Sta...
‘Glee’-Cap 1.19: NPH + Whedon = Legen… Wait for
…dary. Yes, last week’s episode of ‘Glee’ was truly legendary. Neil Patrick Harris guest starred. Could there be a more perfect fit for this show? All the episode lacked was an appearance from Kristen Chenoweth. ...
Videogame Releases for the Week of May 23rd
It’s one of those rare weeks where I really wish I owned a Nintendo Wii. Sure, it’s not high definition, and there’s nearly no 3rd party support, but Wii owners get to play Mario games.